Influence of Procurement Specification Development on Performance of The Energy Sector in Kenya

Mwangi, Monicah Wanjiku; Moronge, Makori

doi:10.47941/ijscl.463

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“…According to Gupta (2020), ICT supports efficient inventory management and facilitates smoother coordination between suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors, resulting in a more streamlined supply chain. This can lead to reduced lead times, improved demand forecasting, and better negotiation power with suppliers, thus cutting down on overall operational costs (Mwangi, 2016). Generally, ICT allows inventory management businesses to make informed decisions about procurement, production, and sales strategies.…”

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Perceptions on Effectiveness of EPICOR System on Pharmaceutical Inventory Management in Tanzania: A Case Study of Medical Stores Department (MDS) in Dar es Salam

Kalumanga,

Mwita

2024

NGJSD

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This study aimed to assess the perceptions of the effectiveness of EPICOR-10 System on pharmaceutical inventory management in Tanzania taking the Medical Stores Department (MSD) in Dar es Salaam office as a case study. The study espoused qualitative and quantitative approaches under the case study design. Simple random and purposive designs were used to choose 76 samples while surveys and in-depth interviews were employed in data collection. Likert scale was used to measure respondents’ perceptions of the effectiveness of the system whereas five (5) point ordinal scales were used to rate the respondent's degree to which they agree or disagree with its effectiveness on pharmaceutical inventory management at MSD. The study revealed that the majority of the respondents 57.9% and 42.1% strongly agree and agree respectively that the system is effective in customer service delivery, while 48.7% and 31.6% of respondents strongly agree and agree respectively that the system helped in inventory tracking. Nevertheless, 36.8% and 46.1% of the respondents strongly agree and agree correspondingly that the system helps in cost reduction. Moreover, 48.7% and 35.5% of the respondents strongly agree and agree that the EPICOR-10 system enabled time-saving whereas 39.5% and 36.8% of the respondents also strongly agree and agree respectively that the system provides the accuracy of real-time information when managing pharmaceutical inventory issues. The study recommends that MSD should continue to utilize EPICOR-10 system effectively in inventory management practices while more considerations should be taken on improving the system in the areas of its flexibility when integrating with other activities of the organization. However, regular training programs to capacitate staff and other users on advanced features and functionalities of the system are essential for the continuous improvement of pharmaceutical inventory management in Tanzania and other health sectors in developing countries.

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Section: Empirical Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Perceptions on Effectiveness of EPICOR System on Pharmaceutical Inventory Management in Tanzania: A Case Study of Medical Stores Department (MDS) in Dar es Salam

Kalumanga,

Mwita

2024

NGJSD

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“…The implementation of effective electricity reforms should enhance access to electricity to the population. Mwangi, et al, (2014) links reforms to enhanced physical availability, affordability, efficiency, and service quality. This is however not yet clear for Kenya (IEA, 2010;Onyango et al, 2013;Mwangi et al, 2014;and Lee et al, 2016).…”

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“…Mwangi, et al, (2014) links reforms to enhanced physical availability, affordability, efficiency, and service quality. This is however not yet clear for Kenya (IEA, 2010;Onyango et al, 2013;Mwangi et al, 2014;and Lee et al, 2016). Even though the national electrification in Kenya is much higher than the SSA, with national access of 69.7% compared to an average of 47% for SSA rural electrification rates has been slow with only 32% compared to 80% for the rest of the world (World, 2019).…”

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“…A few studies carried out have mainly focused on factors driving electricity connectivity and not how reforms affect connectivity. For instance, recent studies by Mwangi et al (2014) and Lee et al (2016), have all focused-on drivers of adoption of electricity in rural areas. Thus, we address this knowledge gap using survey data from Kakamega, Uasin Gishu and Nyandarua counties.…”

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Has Kenya’s Governance Reforms in the Energy Sector Enhanced Access to Electricity in Rural Areas?

2023

JETP

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Access to clean and affordable electricity in rural areas is very critical towards improved living standards, economic growth, and development of Kenya at large. Kenya has over the years implemented various reforms in the electricity sub-sector with the aim of accelerating the pace of rural electrification. Nevertheless, there is dearth of evidence on the effects of these reforms on rural electrification. The study sought to evaluate the effect of governance reforms in the electricity energy subsector on rural electrification. We adopted a survey design with a sample size of 384 drawn from rural households in Kakamega, Uasin Gishu and Nyandarua counties. Data was collected using questionnaires analysed by both descriptive and multiple logistic regressions. Findings show that enhanced accountability and decentralization in the electricity sub-sector has a positive effect on access to electricity in rural Kenya. Nevertheless, stakeholder participation has no effect on rural electrification. In addition, there is a low level of citizen participation in the rural participation projects. We suggest that the government should sensitize the rural population on the reforms in the electricity sub-sector and provide a platform for citizens to participate in electrification projects.

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“…Furthermore, there is a body of literature that has investigated how adhering to procurement laws and regulations impacts performance (Mrope et al, 2017;Mutangili, 2021), while some studies have explored different factors influencing the extent of compliance with procurement laws and regulations in public organisations (Kituyi & Makokha, 2020;Sang & Mugambi, 2014). However, the majority of previous studies did not consider the aspects of ethical practices, particularly transparency and accountability in enforcing regulatory compliance.…”

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Do transparency and accountability enhance regulatory compliance in public procurement? Evidence from Tanzania

Ntangeki,

Changalima,

Justus

et al. 2023

ABMJ

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With an increasing emphasis on ethical practices among public procurement practitioners, transparency and accountability will remain critical in ensuring effective and efficient procurement operations. This paper examines the influence of transparency and accountability in enhancing regulatory compliance in public procurement. This study was quantitative in nature and utilised a quantitative analysis approach to analyse data from 202 public procurement practitioners in Dodoma, Tanzania. The study applied structural equation modelling to examine the relationship between transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance in public procurement. The results indicate a positive and significant relationship between transparency and regulatory compliance (β = 0.148, p = 0.048). The study also reveals that accountability is a significant and positive factor that promotes regulatory compliance (β= 0.366, p < 0.001). The study’s findings offer valuable insights for public procurement practitioners to establish well-defined standards of practice concerning transparency and accountability in procurement operations, with the aim of improving regulatory compliance. The research contributes to the existing literature on enhancing procurement compliance in the public sector by exploring the role of transparency and accountability in procurement regulatory compliance in Tanzania.

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Influence of Procurement Specification Development on Performance of The Energy Sector in Kenya

Cited by 5 publications

References 15 publications

Perceptions on Effectiveness of EPICOR System on Pharmaceutical Inventory Management in Tanzania: A Case Study of Medical Stores Department (MDS) in Dar es Salam

Perceptions on Effectiveness of EPICOR System on Pharmaceutical Inventory Management in Tanzania: A Case Study of Medical Stores Department (MDS) in Dar es Salam

Has Kenya’s Governance Reforms in the Energy Sector Enhanced Access to Electricity in Rural Areas?

Do transparency and accountability enhance regulatory compliance in public procurement? Evidence from Tanzania

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